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Zidane era begins as Lacroix reveals immense 'pride' working with icon

Zinedine Zidane formally launched his tenure in charge of France on Monday by conducting his inaugural training session at Clairefontaine. Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix could not hide his admiration after stepping onto the pitch alongside the legendary former playmaker as Les Bleus kick off a UEFA Nations League campaign this autumn.

Upamecano dodges the Mbappé and Dembélé controversy: reveals Zidane's first words

Paris Saint-Germain issues an official statement regarding its star's injury

A blow to the Paris side

Mbappe addresses Dembele rift rumours ahead of Ballon d’Or battle

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has moved to dismiss suggestions of a growing rift between himself and France team-mate Ousmane Dembele. The two forwards are set to go head-to-head for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, but Mbappe insists their friendship remains intact despite the high-stakes individual competition.

Mbappé confronts Dembélé with the truth after the Ballon d'Or controversy

Ahead of France's camp

A second blow to Zidane throws France's plans into disarray

A knee injury spoils France's plan

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bradford City	7	5	0	2	7	4	3	15	W W W L L
2	Sheffield Wednesday	7	4	2	1	13	6	7	14	D D W W W
3	Plymouth	7	4	1	2	14	10	4	13	W W W L W
4	Huddersfield	7	3	3	1	11	6	5	12	L D D W W
5	Cambridge United	7	3	3	1	12	10	2	12	D W D W L

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